Syracuse, NY -- Motorists should expect minor traffic delays Sunday due to the half marathon being run in the city, Syracuse police said.

The half marathon begins at 8:00 a.m. in front of the OnCenter Complex located at 800 S. State St. More than 1000 runners are registered to attend. All runners are expected to be off the city streets by noon, police said.

South State and James streets as well as Shotwell Park and Court Street from Lyncourt to the Inner Harbor will be used by runners in the half marathon. Several downtown streets will also be used and runners will make their way back to the finish line located in front of the Oncenter Complex.

Syracuse police will assist with traffic control at several locations throughout the race.